Monthly Archives: November 2012

Food in Vermont: Weekly Events 11/7-11/14

Posted by Haylley Johnson  |  November 8, 2012

A heads up: The Call for workshop presenters for the 7th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit will close on Wednesday, Nov 21st. Abstracts welcome from: composting & recycling professionals; researchers/educators; public officials; food waste generators; and many others. For more … Continue reading →

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The FarmPlate Young Farmers Series: Chaya Lipkin From Dreamland Harvest

Posted by Alexandra Tursi  |  November 7, 2012

Chaya Lipkin, a graduate of the 2011 UVM Farmer Training Program, was recently interviewed by FarmPlate about her journey as a beginning farmer. An excerpt: What advice do you have for any other young farmers, artisans or gardeners who are … Continue reading →

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Video Snack: David Schwartz on Why the Food Movement is a Healing Movement

Posted by admin  |  November 2, 2012

David is the Campaign Director at Real Food Challenge. He graduated from Brown University in December 2009, where he spent more time organizing with the Real Food Challenge than he did in class. Coming from a Jewish household, where issues … Continue reading →

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Food in Vermont: Weekly Events, 11/1-11/7

Posted by Haylley Johnson  |  November 1, 2012

A heads up: The registration deadline for Whole Farm Planning for Beginning Women Farmers has been extended to November 15th. Find the application here. Thursday (Nov 1) Book Discussion: Brewing Change Part travelogue, part inspiring social commentary, and part motivating … Continue reading →

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